Pennant, "Bronx Zoo," 1940-1965
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Artifact Overview
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from zoos usually featured images of popular animals exhibited there. This souvenir from the Bronx Zoo depicts a tiger and a zebra.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.88
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in (Pennant only)
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
BRONX ZOO
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